Artists in Focus 2023 - Coffee Table Book by Magzoid Magazine
"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art. The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community. Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future. We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.
"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art.
The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community.
Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.
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Rabab Tantawy<br />
Egypt<br />
Rabab Tantawy, born <strong>in</strong> Cairo <strong>in</strong> 1971, grew up watch<strong>in</strong>g her mother draw and create. Although she did not pursue an artistic<br />
profession from the start, Rabab ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed an <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> the arts and tra<strong>in</strong>ed herself <strong>in</strong> several techniques. methods rang<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
extremely conventional materials such as oil pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g to newer mediums such as spray pa<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
Rabab began her artistic career <strong>by</strong> participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> various shows and aggressively explor<strong>in</strong>g street art. “A pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g just comes<br />
through you; you were just a vessel and all you had to do is show up” says Rabab.<br />
The artist used a variety of materials to produce a lighthearted approach to the often-serious topics that underp<strong>in</strong> her work. Her primary<br />
concerns are unification, community, and heritage.<br />
While many artists approach these issues from a different standpo<strong>in</strong>t, Rabab attempts to bridge the gap <strong>by</strong> render<strong>in</strong>g these subjects through<br />
the perspective of universality. “Be<strong>in</strong>g an artist is about cont<strong>in</strong>ually evolv<strong>in</strong>g your art and this happens <strong>by</strong> enterta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g all those new and<br />
different ideas” says Rabab.<br />
Rabab is a gifted artist. She does not utilize prelim<strong>in</strong>ary draw<strong>in</strong>gs. Instead, she uses the canvas as a platform for direct download. There are<br />
no expectations for a f<strong>in</strong>ished project. In some ways, the product is the process of production.<br />
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